Electric aircraft flies from Manhattan to JFK Airport on test flight

[ricco]

This is some cool tech saving an hour or two drive for a 10 minute flight. Bring this to Los Angeles save us travel times.


" An all-electric aircraft has flown demonstration flights from Manhattan to John F. Kennedy International Airport, something the operator hopes will become an everyday occurrence at locations around the world.

Electric air taxi firm Joby Aviation flew the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) demonstration flights between two points in New York City on Friday and is continuing testing this week.

The electric aircraft, which look similar to a giant battery-powered drone, can carry five people, including one pilot. It takes off vertically like a helicopter, then some of the propellers tilt to propel the aircraft forward. The company says they are quieter than helicopters and produce zero operating emissions because they are electric.

The goal is to connect existing heliports in Lower and Midtown Manhattan to JFK International Airport in less than 10 minutes instead of the one-to two-hour drive. "

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/27/us/nyc-e ... -air-taxis

[TheButcher]

Great idea in principle not sure I would want them flying in Manhattan of all places, people have bad memories of aircraft. Maybe in rural areas and places where there are no high rise buildings.

[gspotman]

A big drone with a few people inside not a bad idea

[Big MOE]

Flying cars are going to be a reality in the near future it only makes sense to fly not sit in traffic.

[GlennfromLA]

Fuck anything not to get on the 405 FWY everyday and sit in my car I'll use it.

[pornmafia]

Fuck anything not to get on the 405 FWY everyday and sit in my car I'll use it.

[snapsuch]

Air taxis about time they became a reality.

[fappmaster]

Air taxis about time they became a reality.

I wonder what the operating license will entail, a course, practical experience????????

[deviantz]

I can so see these things in Hollywood where celebs are flying around in them

[voyeurz]

Wait for pilot less ones to hit the market that is going to be cool.

[AlexO]

Wait for pilot less ones to hit the market that is going to be cool.

No thanks I would not get into one

[TheButcher]

Wait for pilot less ones to hit the market that is going to be cool.

We are a few years away form this